Janbaaz

Classic Indian film poster for sale of the old Hindi movie, Janbaaz (1986).

This is an actual surviving classic Bollywood movie poster for sale of the 1986 Hindi film that was produced and directed by the “Client Eastwood of the East”, Feroz Khan.

Janbaaz starred Feroz Khan along with Anil Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia and Sridevi in prominent roles. The film was greatly inspired by the Gregory Peck and Joseph Cotten Hollywood movie Duel in the Sun (1946).

Janbaaz became a sensation throughout the nation for a steamy lovemaking scene that featured Anil Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. A song from the film picturized on actress Sridevi, “Har Kisi Ko Nahi Milta Yahan Pyaar Zindagi Mein” became an instant chart-topping hit and is fondly remembered till today.

This classic Hindi movie poster was designed and printed for publicity of the film during its first original release somewhere in the mid 1980s but never ended up being used.

The design of this classic Indian film poster uses a combination of both still photographic collage as well as hand painted techniques. The printed signature of the Bollywood poster designer Shashi Nawgekar is seen on the bottom right of this classic Indian film poster. A still photograph of actor Feroz Khan holding a pair of handcuffs is seen prominently in the center of this classic Bollywood movie poster. Smaller still photos of Anil Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia are seen at the bottom. The entire poster is set against a fiery background. Galloping horses are seen hand painted at the bottom of this classic Bollywood movie poster for sale.